Casey Blake To Start At 1B For Tribe

Casey Blake has been named the Opening Day first baseman by manager Eric Wedge, the Akron Beacon Journal reports.

This would appear cosmetic as Ryan Garko will see plenty of time at first and Blake will provide spot duty in the outfield and maybe even third base. Our 2007 projection has Blake hitting .269 with 22 home runs and 69 RBIs, which is pedestrian for the outfield (his listed position), but could add some value if he qualifies at first.
Source: RotoWire.com